Taught jointly by the Departments of Computing and Mathematics, they provide a firm foundation in mathematics, particularly in pure mathematics, numerical analysis and statistics. They also cover all the essentials of computer science, with an emphasis on developing software, as well as more theoretical topics.

This makes the courses particularly suited to mathematically-able students with interests in both subjects.

Study programme

During the first two years you take core modules from both departments and complete project work, with the chance to choose some optional modules in the second year.

In the third year you can choose from a wide variety of optional modules offered by the departments to suit your interests, and will also complete a substantial individual project.

Transfer between courses

Transfer between the BEng in Mathematics and Computer Science and MEng in Mathematics and Computer Science is possible until the end of Year 2 subject to meeting certain minimum results criteria.

If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa. Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.

Structure

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

Find out more about the limited circumstances in which we may need to make changes to or in relation to our courses, the type of changes we may make and how we will tell you about changes we have made.

Year 1

Core modules

Analysis and Algebra

Applied Techniques

Architecture

Ethics in Computing 1

Foundations of Analysis

Laboratory I (JMC)

Logic

Mathematical Methods I

Programming 1

Programming 2

Programming 3

Reasoning about programs

Extracurricular

Advanced Programming

Programming Competition Training

Tools for Program Reasoning

Year 2

Core modules

An Introduction to Law for Computer Scientists

C++ Introduction

Introduction to Numerical Analysis

Introduction to Prolog

Laboratory 2

Operating Systems

Software Engineering Design

Statistical Methods

Team Skills Development

Project

You choose one from below.

2nd Year Computing Project

2nd Year Mathematics Project

Optional modules

Computing

You choose three modules from below.

Compilers

Concurrency

Databases

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Models of Computation

Software Engineering - Algorithms

Mathematics

You choose one module from each of the lists below.

Group 1

Multivariable Calculus

Real Analysis

Group 2

Complex Analysis

Non-linear Waves

Statistical Modelling I

Extracurricular

Programming Competition Training

Year 3

Core modules

3rd Year Software Engineering Group Project

Project Presentation Skills

Software Engineering Practice

Project

You choose one from below.

Computing Individual Project

Mathematics Individual Project

Optional modules

Group 1

You choose between two and five modules, and the list below gives an idea of the areas available.

Advanced Computer Architecture

Communicating Computer Science in Schools

Computer Networks and Distributed Systems

Computer Vision

Concurrency: Models and Programming

Custom Computing

Databases

Graphics

Information and Coding Theory

Logic-Based Learning

Machine Learning

Models of Computation

Pervasive Computing

Robotics

Simulation and Modelling

Systems Verification

Type Systems for Programming Languages

Web Security

Group 2

You can choose up to one module from below.

Econometric Theory and Methods

External Course - JMC

Management and Business for Computing Engineers

Group 3

You can choose up to two modules from below.

Algebra II

Complex Analysis

Differential Equations

Metric Spaces and Topology

Multivariable Calculus

Non-linear Waves

Probability and Statistics II

Real Analysis

Statistical Modelling I

Group 4

You can choose up to five modules, and the list below gives an idea of the areas available.

Algebra - Combinatorics, Curves, Number Theory, Topology

Bifurcation Theory

Chaos and Fractals

Dynamical Systems

Fourier Analysis and Theory of Distributions

Functional Analysis

Galois Theory

Games, Risks and Decisions

Geometry of Curves and Surfaces

Group Theory and Group Representation Theory

Integration Theory and Applications

Number Theory and Analytic Number Theory

Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations

Option Pricing and Credit Scoring

Partial Differential Equations

Probability Theory and Applied Probability

Quantum Mechanics

Special Relativity and Electromagnetism

Statistical Modelling and Theory

Stochastic Simulation I

Survival Models and Actuarial Applications

Tensor Calculus and General Relativity

Time Series

Extracurricular

Programming Competition Training

Download the programme specification [PDF] – this is the most up-to-date version available for this course. It may change for your year of entry. If/when changes to this course are approved by the College, we will update this document and the information on this course page.

Professional accreditation

Achieving a professionally accredited degree demonstrates to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency.

Like our MEng degrees, our BEng degree counts towards the educational requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A CEng is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in engineering, which can lead to higher earning potential and better career prospects. It also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.

While our MEng degrees fully satisfy the educational requirements of this professional qualification, BEng graduates will need to undertake further study on graduation to demonstrate that their knowledge is at Master's degree level.

Our professional accreditation agreements with IET and BCS are renewed every five years, and our current agreements are due to be renewed for students beginning this course from the 2023–24 (IET) and 2024–25 (BCS) academic years.

Associateship

As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) on completion of this course.

The City and Guilds of London Institute is one of three historic Colleges that came together to form Imperial College London in 1907.

Summer internships

You will have the opportunity to apply for summer internships from the first year. Internships often lead to industrial placement opportunities for MEng students and job offers for BEng students.

Staff expertise

The Department of Computing is among the largest in the country when it comes to the number of teaching and research staff. We strongly value the quality of our teaching and you can expect to be taught by experienced teachers as well as well-known leading researchers from across the various fields of computer science.

The focus is on individual attention and you will receive a personal tutor to advise you throughout your degree. The Department places importance on small group teaching which allows you to pose plenty of questions aiding your personal development. Later in your degree, individual and group projects are supervised by a dedicated member of teaching staff.

Compare this course

See how this course compares with similar courses at different institutions using the Unistats information below.

You can use the Unistats website to find out how this course compares in areas such as student satisfaction and what our graduates are doing six months after completing this course.

Entry requirements

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.

For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.

A-levels

Minimum entry standards

ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Preferred subjects

Ancient Language

Biology

Chemistry

Computing

Economics

Electronics

English Literature

History

Law

Modern Languages

Philosophy

Physics

Politics

Psychology

Preferred subjects are those that the Department deems to be very useful knowledge foundations to undertake a computing degree at Imperial. The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations.

Typical offer range

As a guide, here are the typical offers made in 2017 to at least 85% of applicants studying A-levels:

Three A-level offer: A*A*A

Four A-level offer:A*A*AA

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Practical endorsement (practical science assessment)

If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

The practical endorsement is part of the reformed English linear A-levels.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum entry standards

Typical offer range

As a guide, the typical offer made in 2017 to at least 85% of applicants studying IB was 42 pointsoverall.

Typical offers include STEP requirements.

Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2021

For entry in 2021, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but students taking Applications and Interpretation will also be required to take STEP.

Advanced Placements

The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Imperial.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Imperial alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

5 in Calculus BC

5 in two other subjects

Preferably, 5 in another two subjects.

Selection process

Assessing your application

Admissions Tutors consider all the evidence available during our rigorous selection process and the College flags key information providing assessors with a more complete picture of the educational and social circumstances relevant to the applicant.

Some applicants may be set lower offers and some more challenging ones. It is the College’s policy to not make offers below three A’s at A-level in relevant subjects, 38 IB points with at least a grade 6 at higher level in relevant subjects, or their equivalent.

A typical range of offers made by this Department in 2017 (encompassing at least 85% of applicants who studied A-level or IB) is shown above.

Post-application open day and interview

Applicants demonstrating sufficient potential will be invited to complete an online admissions test, which will test their logical, reasoning and problem-solving skills. No prior preparation is required for the test. The test will include a practice session, and should not take more than 90 minutes.

The test must be taken on a computer with an internet connection.

If your UCAS application and online test performance indicates that you are likely to satisfy our requirements, you will be invited to the department to attend an interview day. This enables us to get an impression of your motivation, your suitability for the course and your potential for success in an engineering career. Equally importantly, it gives you a chance to find out more about the courses and about Imperial in general.

The interview day consists of:

a welcome presentation from the Admissions Tutor

a guided tour of the facilities at the Department and College

demonstrations of undergraduate projects

a 1-1 interview with one of our lecturers

We prefer all applicants to attend an interview day in person, but where there are reasons as to why this would not be possible, alternative arrangements such as Skype may be considered on a case by case basis. Reasonable circumstances of not being able to attend an interview day may include interview days clashing with exams or other important school dates, financial considerations, or time constraints in applying for a visa.

English language requirement (all applicants)

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

Tuition fees and funding

We charge tuition fees for every year that your course lasts. The fee you will be charged is based on your fee status, which is determined by government regulations.

Tuition fees (Home and EU students)

2019 entry

£9,250 per year

The UK government has confirmed that EU students entering the university in 2019 will continue to pay the Home rate of tuition for the duration of their course.

Please note that the fee you pay may increase annually by an amount linked to inflation and approved by Parliament under the Student Fees (Inflation Index) Regulations 2006 – currently the measure of inflation used is the RPIX.

Government funding

If you're a Home student, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK government to cover the entire cost of tuition for every year of your course.

You can also apply for a means-tested Maintenance Loan to help towards your living costs.

The UK government has confirmed that access to government funding will remain unchanged for EU students entering the university in 2019 throughout the duration of their course. This includes access to the Tuition Fee Loan for EU students who have resided in the European Economic Area for at least three years prior to study, and access to the Maintenance Loan for EU students have been resident in the UK for at least five years.

Tuition fees (Overseas and Islands students)

2019 entry

£30,250 per year

The tuition fees for Overseas and Islands students are set by Imperial College London.

You should expect and budget for your tuition fee increasing each year by an inflationary amount. The measure of inflation used will be the Retail Price Index (RPI) value in the April of the calendar year in which the academic session starts e.g. the RPI value in April 2019 will apply to fees for the academic year 2019–2020.

Accommodation and living costs

Living costs, including accommodation, are not included in your tuition fees.

Over 90 per cent of Imperial undergraduates choose to live in our halls of residence in their first year. You can compare costs across our different accommodation options on our Accommodation website.

A rough guide to what you might expect to spend to live in reasonable comfort in London is available on our Fees and Funding website.

Careers

Our degrees open the door to a wide range of careers. Some of our graduates join large software companies, while some go on to work for smaller companies; quite a few have started their own businesses. Some go into management consulting or enter the accountancy profession; others take up careers in corporate strategy and marketing; some become business analysts in investment banks or stockbrokers; while others follow a career in research.

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